Things to do in Vancouver this Mother's Day weekend
Whether you're celebrating Mother's Day, the NHL playoffs, both or neither, there's lots to do in Vancouver this weekend. Here are some options.
Art Party
The Vancouver Art Gallery is hosting its spring "Art Party" Saturday night from 8 p.m. to midnight.
The ticketed event features a red carpet, access to all of the galleries, "art, music, drinks and unexpected surprises," according to organizers. Featured performances include an interactive video installation, contemporary dance, zine-making and DJ sets.
General admission and premium tickets are available, with discounts for VAG members. More information can be found on the gallery website.
'The Show' opens at Emily Carr
This weekend is also the start of "The Show," Emily Carr University of Art and Design's annual graduating student showcase.
The class of 2024's work in a variety of media will be on display at the ECUAD campus on East 1st Avenue from Thursday through May 23.
After an opening reception Thursday night, the displays will be free and open to the public during normal building hours. There are also special screenings for work by film and animation students. More information and a schedule can be found on the university's website.
Arts Factory's Spring Salon
Elsewhere in the East Vancouver art world, the Arts Factory Society is holding its spring salon and 10th anniversary party this weekend at its 281 Industrial Ave. venue.
An opening night party will be held from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, followed by an open house gallery viewing from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Visit the Arts Factory website for more information.
Science Rendezvous at UBC
Head to the UBC campus on Saturday for what the university's science department calls "a free festival that takes science out of the lab and onto the street."
Science Rendezvous is a family friendly event featuring hands-on experiments and a chance to meet "world-class researchers and innovators" and watch scientific demonstrations.
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and a full list of activities is available online.
Greater Vancouver Bird Celebration begins
This weekend also marks the start of the 2024 Greater Vancouver Bird Celebration, a two-week series of online and in-person events across Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland celebrating birds.
Among the free events taking place in the City of Vancouver this weekend are an opening event at VanDusen Garden's Great Hall on Friday night, a tour of the Stanley Park heron colony on Saturday morning, and "Birding for Beginners" at Musqueam Park, also on Saturday morning.
The full schedule of events can be found on the Greater Vancouver Bird Celebration website.
Mother's Day events
While all of the above activities could be done with mom, there are also several events specifically celebrating Mother's Day this weekend. Here are three:
- Moms & Margaritas at the Improv Centre on Granville Island; Sunday at 2 p.m. Margaritas are not included in the cost of tickets to the Mother's Day-themed improv show, but they will be for sale at the venue.
- English Garden Party at Metrotown; one-hour bookable time slots on Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. Food and entertainment are scheduled for the mall's Grand Court. Tickets are $40, but come with a gift bag that includes a $20 gift certificate to Metropolis at Metrotown
- Chinatown Matriarch's Day at Chinatown Plaza Mall; Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors to this free event can check out the mini market, enjoy dance performances and participate in workshops.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Iran President Ebrahim Raisi found dead at helicopter crash site, state media says
Iranian president, the country’s foreign minister and others have been found dead at the site of a helicopter crash Monday after a search through a foggy, mountainous region of the country’s northwest.
The push to Parliament's summer hiatus is about to begin, here's what you need to know
When MPs file back in to the House of Commons on Tuesday, it will be for the final five-week parliamentary push before hitting the barbecue circuit. Looking ahead to what could be a raucous rush to the summer hiatus, CTVNews.ca spoke with top House representatives to get a sense of what's atop their priority list.
What do we know so far about the mysterious crash of the helicopter carrying Iran's president?
The apparent crash of a helicopter carrying Iran's president and foreign minister on Sunday sent shock waves around the region.
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Netanyahu
The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court said Monday he is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in connection with their actions during the seven-month war.
Red Lobster seeks bankruptcy protection with US$100 million in financing commitments
U.S.-based restaurant chain Red Lobster has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a Florida court after securing $100 million in financing commitments from its existing lenders, the company said on Sunday.
Stittsville residents seeking answers as bylaw cracks down on street basketball nets
Stittsville residents on Kearnsley Way are seeking answers after an unusual bylaw crackdown on Friday. Every home with a basketball net received a ticket instructing homeowners to remove their nets from the road.
'A horrible way to start the summer': 3 killed in serious boat crash on lake north of Kingston, Ont.
Three people were killed and five others were injured Saturday night following a boat crash on the Buck Bay area of Bobs Lake, north of Kingston, Ont., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said.
Your kids' ultraprocessed food consumption may put them at higher risk, study shows
The ultraprocessed foods your kids eat now may be putting them at greater risk for cardiometabolic problems – like heart attack, stroke and diabetes – in adulthood, a new study suggests.
Walmart, Costco refusing to sign grocery code of conduct 'untenable': industry minister
Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says it's 'untenable' for 'smaller players' like Walmart and Costco to delay signing on to the government- and industry-led grocery code of conduct, now that industry giant Loblaw has agreed to do so.